Auto

EQS battery production MB Untertürkheim - Markus Schäfer Electric initiative battery competence

Massachusetts To Ban New Gas-Powered Cars By 2035

Tesla Jumps Past $700 Billion Valuation

On Monday, Tesla stock climbed as much as 5%. Business Insider reports that Tesla's market capitalization is north of $700 billion. Elon Musk's company exceeded its production target of 500,000 vehicles last year. The company has fallen just short of 500,000 deliveries. "So proud of the Tesla team for achieving this major milestone!" Musk tweeted about the news. Tesla's stock price soared by more than 740% in 2020.

Chins'a Approval Of Model Y SUV Sends Tesla Stock Soaring

On Monday, Tesla's stock hit a record high. The increase comes amid a report from Reuters that Tesla gained approval from China to sell its Model Y SUV in the country. Tesla has built up its manufacturing capabilities in Shanghai to produce the Model Y SUV. The company already sells its Model 3 in the country. Business Insider reports the company sold 13,000 vehicles in the country last month.

Tesla's Market Value Tops $500 Billion

Tesla may be the new kid on the block in the auto industry, but it's quickly become a big kid on Wall Street. The electric-car maker's shares continued to climb more than 4% on Tuesday. This increases the company's total market value above $500 billion for the first time. The milestone comes on the heels of a banner year for Tesla's stock, says CNN. Tesla recently upgraded facility now has the capacity to build 500,000 Model Y and Model 3 sedans a year. This is in addition to 90,000 of its more expensive Model S and Model X vehicles.